Skoda Kodiaq MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Skoda Kodiaq. Check any Kodiaq by registration number below.

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91.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.4%

vs Skoda Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Skoda Kodiaq — MOT Reliability Overview

The Skoda Kodiaq has an average MOT pass rate of 91.2%, which is 1.4 percentage points above the Skoda brand average of 89.8%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kodiaq is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Skoda Kodiaq fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Kodiaq for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Skoda Kodiaq, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Skoda Kodiaq performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 464 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

2.4%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

2021

Based on 11,094 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

7.6%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

2020

Based on 19,293 vehicles

91.5%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2019

Based on 22,395 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2018

Based on 19,105 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2017

Based on 15,063 vehicles

89.9%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2016

Based on 15,000 vehicles

85.5%Excellent

Skoda average: 89.8%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

10.0%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

Mileage at 5yr

44k mi

Top MOT Failures — Skoda Kodiaq

The most common reasons a Skoda Kodiaq fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

13.2%

Suspension

12.5%

Brakes

10.2%

Tyres

9.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

6.5%

Skoda Kodiaq Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.1%

Rear Offside

0.9%

Front Offside

0.4%

Other Skoda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Skoda models.

Skoda Scala SE Technology TSI S-A

97.5% pass rate

Skoda Yeti

73.3% pass rate

Skoda Kamiq SE L TSI

92.5% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE Technology TSI

96.8% pass rate

Skoda Octavia SE TSI E-Tec MHEV S-A

96.6% pass rate

Skoda Superb SE L TSI S-A

94.9% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Skoda Kodiaq

Skoda Kodiaq — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Skoda Kodiaq MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kodiaq?

The average MOT pass rate for the Skoda Kodiaq is 91.2% compared to the Skoda average of 89.8%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Skoda Kodiaq?

The most common MOT failures on the Skoda Kodiaq are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13.2%), Suspension (12.5%), Brakes (10.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Skoda Kodiaq reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 91.2%, the Skoda Kodiaq is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Skoda Kodiaq?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Skoda Kodiaq?

Typical mileage for the Skoda Kodiaq: 44,818 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kodiaq to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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